“It’s all good” No. 126: Enjoying yourself differently

Dear hedonists,

Do you like to share? No moral judgment, of course. We're talking about those small plates, Spanish tapas, Japanese izakaya, and other Middle Eastern mezzes that have conquered our tables. For about fifteen years, these formulas, responding to a desire to be able to eat differently sometimes, have become more familiar to us. For a quick lunch or a casual dinner with friends, we rediscover the freedom to nibble in a spirit of sharing and commensality! An option particularly appreciated by the undecided and others accustomed to the "what you had looks good!" murmured in a tone of supplication. Well then! While not everyone likes the idea of ​​interchangeable bowls, of the limitless and unceremonious forkful, the experience of smaller plates is increasingly appealing. The success of the Taste of Paris gastronomy fair, whose principle is to taste chefs' creations in "bites"...